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Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
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Saucony Triumph 22
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On Cloudsurfer Trail
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Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
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On Cloudrunner 2
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Nike Winflo 11
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Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10

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Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
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Hoka Bondi 8
Prefer an approach shoe that delivers extra heel and ankle support without sacrificing flexibility
Prefer an approach shoe that delivers extra heel and ankle support without sacrificing flexibility
Hoka Mach 6
Hoka Mach 6
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4
Kame Ankle Boots
Kame Ankle Boots
Kanye West's YEEZY Season 4 Boots
Kanye West's YEEZY Season 4 Boots
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

Portofino sneakers med logotyp - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Portofino sneakers med logotyp - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Portofino sneakers med logotyp - Comparing the results
3. Checkerboard Men S Shoes Sharp Green-true White.
Portofino sneakers med logotyp - Wear test
4. Skechers Go Run Focus Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers 55164-BKW.
Portofino sneakers med logotyp - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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